Overview
- Canzi, a 24-year-old from Olgiate Molgora and an International Marketing student, prevailed over runner-up Carlotta Bertin.
- Sky reported the finale averaged 1,121,000 viewers with a 5.7% share in Total Audience, contributing to the show’s best seven-day performance of the past five seasons.
- The winner receives €100,000 in gold tokens, an advanced course at ALMA, and a first cookbook titled “Il gusto del perché” set for March 12 publication with Baldini+Castoldi.
- The final featured Canzi’s technique-forward menu “Tutto di me” against Bertin’s “L’equilibrio nel gusto,” centered on simple, balanced flavors.
- Semifinal tests were devised by three‑Michelin‑star chef Norbert Niederkofler, after which Dounia and Matteo Rinaldi were eliminated as casting opened for the next edition.